- Mar 15th, 2023
March Is Save Your Vision Month: 6 Tips to Protect Your Vision
March is designated as Save Your Vision Month, and it serves as a good time to take stock of what you’re doing to protect your vision. Following certain lifestyle changes can also help minimize your risks whether you’re at home or on the go.
- Feb 28th, 2023
Welcome Dr. Mango and Dr. Bodine to Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY!
Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is excited to welcome Dr. Charles Mango and Dr. Steven Bodine of Retina Consultations in Bronxville, NY to our practice. We are now able to provide advanced retinal and macular care to patients in Westchester County and throughout the entire tri-state area.
- Feb 6th, 2023
New Retina Research Center Opens in Westbury NY
Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York (VRC) are pleased to announce the opening of a new Retina Research Center in Westbury, New York. This center will be the largest, retina only research center in the entire state.
- Feb 1st, 2023
Retinal Tears and Detachments
This blog post will inform you about retinal tears and detachments: their causes, the diagnosis process, and the treatment options. Stay with us to learn more.
- Jan 27th, 2023
VRC Spotlight: Dr. Albert Li Contributes to Popular Patient Education Series as a Chinese Language Editor
Dr. Albert Li is now the Chinese language editor for the Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). Specifically, he is overseeing the translation of the very popular Retina Health Fact Sheet Series into Chinese.
- Nov 30th, 2022
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes From Diabetic Retinopathy
Despite your efforts to control your diabetes, you may still be at risk for diabetic retinopathy. The good news is that there are things you can do to protect your eyes.
- Oct 28th, 2022
How Can I Protect My Retinal Health?
Your retina is a layer of nerves in the back of the eye and is a crucial part of your sight. A healthy retina means healthy vision, and there are a number of habits you can develop in order to keep your eyes at peak performance.
- Sep 29th, 2022
How Blood Pressure Can Impact Vision
While hypertension itself doesn’t cause vision-related conditions, it’s considered a major risk factor. High blood pressure is dangerous because it can target your retina.
- Aug 31st, 2022
How Common Are Degenerative Retinal Conditions?
When it comes to the retina, many conditions can cause degeneration of the retinal tissues, resulting in symptoms such as loss of vision, blurriness, distorted vision, an increase in flashes and/or floaters, difficulty completing everyday tasks like reading or driving, and even pain.
- Jul 28th, 2022
Eye Injury Prevention: 4 Ways to Be Proactive at Home and Work
While in the safety of your home, it’s easy to forget about protecting your eyes, but it’s important to keep in mind. This means ensuring your tools and other equipment are not old or damaged, and wearing protective glasses when exposed to small objects or excessive dust.
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